Stafford, TX · Fort Bend County
Police Ride-Along Release
This release is for a person requesting to accompany the Stafford Police Department on official patrols and includes personal acknowledgments, a background-check authorization, and a signature before a notary.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The release records the rider’s agreement to assume risks, release the City of Stafford and its personnel from specified claims, and follow limits on the rider’s role during patrols. It also authorizes a background check and includes a request section for the proposed ride, rider details, and supervisor and chief approval. The form is for a person seeking permission to ride with the Stafford Police Department.
Who needs it
A person requesting permission to accompany the Stafford Police Department on patrols should complete the release and the ride request details.
Why it needs a notary
The release has a combined sworn-and-acknowledged notary block, where the rider personally appears, is sworn, and declares and acknowledges signing it voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Release
Get the police ride-along release from the City of Stafford and review the release and ride request sections.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter your personal and ride request details, including the proposed time, officer, and reason for the request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the release’s sworn-and-acknowledged notary block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the video session and sign the release as directed by the notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the City of Stafford for the required review and approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stafford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the police ride-along release notarized online?
- Complete the release and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when directed, then submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to sign the release in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary block stating that the rider personally appeared, was sworn, and declared and acknowledged that the release was signed freely and voluntarily.
- Can I use an online notary for this Stafford form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the ride request section ask for?
- It asks for the rider’s name, birth date, driver’s license number, address, phone numbers, reason for the request, proposed ride time, and officer name. It also has supervisor and chief approval lines.